SELLING The new T-Rex front rest by Rodzilla Shooting Products

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At the F-Class nationals last month I introduced my new, T-Rex front rest which has some very unique features.



My rest allows you to precisely adjust your bridge to center your scope on the target while in position behind your gun. No more going back and forth to dial your rest up and down to center on the target. I supply a tool which turns a pinion to raise and lower the bridge against an adjustable clutch that holds position once adjusted, all while looking through your scope. This is a huge aid in getting on target quickly and easily. Another advantage is that you can place your joy stick in the position you prefer while placing your crosshair on the center of the target.

My joy stick adjusts over a 5" range for various stock lengths or shooting position.

I offer a compact, fitted, hard case for my rest and accessories for storage or transport.

The foot print of the T-Rex is similar to the MAX but the weight is actually a bit less than a NEO.

The T-Rex has a dual ratio feature for the horizontal movement that allows from 36MOA to 70MOA of horizontal adjustment. Changing from one ratio to the other takes only a couple minuets.

The T-Rex uses 6, double sealed linear ball bushings for the X-Y movement. This technology allows for very low friction, and near zero play in the horizonal and vertical movement.

I have been shooting joy stick operated front rests from all makers for years and they all share the common problem of too much friction in my opinion. First of all, a bit of friction is necessary to keep things in position when the shot breaks and recoil energy is transferred into the rest. This energy is radial from the gun torqueing but also vertical forces are generated under recoil. This vertical energy is caused by the angle of the barrel in the bedding process relative to the axis of tracking, the straightness of your stock, and probably a myriad of other factors.

while friction helps the rest hold position throughout the shot process, excess friction masks or disguises your true Counter balance. Mike Ratigan addressed counter balance years ago with his cantilevered counter weight system. I own a MAX with the Ratigan weight and it makes the rest much more stable as it allows for a true counter balance. If you have never shot the Ratigan mod it is hard to explain. But it is like the difference in shooting a rifle that is in perfect tune and one that is fighting to stay in the 10 ring.

With my rest you first set your true counter balance with near zero friction on the vertical movement. When balance is adjusted you add back a bit of friction with a setscrew on the forward bearing race and two thumb screws that load a Teflon bearing plate. The whole process is very simple and I have a video coming out that goes into details of the exact process.

It is my conclusion that achieving near perfect counter balance of your rifle might be the most important consideration for accuracy. Especially for long range shooting off of a joy stick type co-axial front rest. Low friction is second on my priority list. Both issues are related but low friction also has the advantage of allowing for a very precise point of aim.

I have visited with quite few folks out in Phoenix and over the last several weeks about my rest and perhaps this information will help answer a few of the common questions I get.

Also, I have a new benchrest legal top coming shortly.

I have had several benchrest shooters ask for an IBS legal rest and these are being manufactured now. I should have pictures on my site shortly as well as a couple videos on my YouTube channel.

You can get more information on my site at: www.therodzilla.com

Or on my YouTube channel:

 
I will say that Rod was kind enough to let me shoot an entire relay at Nationals on the T-Rex and the ability to resolve your point of aim is absolutely amazing. The only way I’ve been able to explain it to people is that it’s like you’re moving wet ice on wet ice. That was still a prototype so I definitely can’t wait to see the final product.
 
I just looked at all the videos on your web page. Awesome product to a needy market! Glad someone finally came up with another great rest! What’s the current lead time? Is the 5 axis optional with purchase or sold separately?
 
I just looked at all the videos on your web page. Awesome product to a needy market! Glad someone finally came up with another great rest! What’s the current lead time? Is the 5 axis optional with purchase or sold separately?
Sorry guys, I have not been checking in lately like I should since I’ve been working long days at my shop. I wanted to let everyone know that I just submitted new images to my web developers today so there will be some new content on my website shortly with pictures of some cool new color options as well as my new IBS legal top.
I’m offering My T-Rex with either the original F-Class roller blocks (5-Axis) or my new IBS top as a N/C option. I also sell the IBS kit by itself for those who want one. My IBS top does not come with a bag but uses any Farley style late model bag made by Edgewood , Protector, and others. You can have them made in 3” and 4” widths.
I have just added a button to my “T-Rex” shopping cart options for both tops for the folks who shoot F-Class as well as bench rest events. Changing from roller to IBS takes only a few minutes. The rotating top feature is retained.
I have been working with Ryan at Edgewood who builds a very nice late model Farly bag as well as a two bag setup.
I machine my IBS top from a solid block of 6061T6 and anodize for durability. The Edgewood’s feature a stiff leather base that is die cut a bit wider than the bag. I have grooves machined into the bottom edges of my top that allows these bags to slide in from either end by removing an end paddle. This setup allows for a very snug fit around the sides of the bag. There is just over 1/2” clearance between the aluminum block and the top of the bags to be legal for bench.
I build my T-Rex rests by hand in batches so depending on when orders are received Lead time will vary. 6-8 weeks is where I am at this point. I am asking for a deposit of $500 to place an order and this is best done on the site so all shipping and contact info is collected. You can always call me with any questions or to place your order too.
 

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If I wanted to shoot steel instead of F-Class, would the T-Rex enable me to bang a gong?
Yes, if you are shooting from one position it would work great. If you have to move from station to station it might be an issue. It weighs about 32 LB
 
Will it do a 4 or 5 inch stock ?
My standard F-Class, (roller) top will accommodate from just under 3"to just over 4" wide by adjusting the roller blocks in or out., With the IBS or sand bag top you can get either a 3" or 4" late model Farley style bag.
 

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